Paulson Institute

Nature's Ledger

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Nature’s Ledger explores how business and conservation can work together for a sustainable and prosperous future. Host Deborah Lehr, Vice Chairman and Executive Director of the Paulson Institute, speaks with inspiring guests to spotlight people, projects, and solutions that prove nature is an asset we can’t afford to lose. Grounded in the belief that valuing nature is key to resilient economies, the podcast shares bold ideas and real-world actions to regenerate the planet.

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Valuing Nature in the Global Economy: From Risk to Opportunity 28.04.2026 31:37

Deborah Lehr welcomes Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin to the podcast to discuss the fundamental questions shaping the future of development and global finance: How do we properly value nature in the economy, and what happens when we fail to do so? Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, a leading global voice on sustainable development and climate finance, also shares insights from his latest book, Policy-Driven Climate and...

Can AI Help Secure Legal Rights for Whales? 24.03.2026 48:04

Whales have immense ecological and economic value. They store and move carbon. They feed and fertilize oceans. They influence entire ecosystems. And yet, many species are struggling to survive and thrive. Can decoding the language of whales help us protect them? To answer this question and more, Deborah Lehr welcomes David Gruber, Founder & President of Project CETI and National Geographic Explore...

Is the Global Food System Destroying the Planet 09.03.2026 38:57

Can we feed the world in ways that don’t harm nature or disrupt economic stability? This is the question Deborah Lehr is tackling on the latest episode of Nature’s Ledger. She welcomes award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Michael Grunwald for a conversation on the impact of the global food system on the environment. They cover his latest book, We Are Eating the Earth, how...

Conservation: Love of Nature in Action 19.02.2026 40:12

On the inaugural episode of Nature’s Ledger, Hank Paulson, Chairman of the Paulson Institute and 74th Secretary of the US Treasury, and Wendy Paulson, Vice Chairman of the Paulson Institute and Chairman of the Bobolink Foundation, join Deborah Lehr, Vice Chairman and Executive Director of the Paulson Institute, to discuss how their love of nature began, integrating their professional skills and co...